Obituaries

William Mack Parrish

William Mack Parrish

Jan 17, 2024

William ‘Mack’ Parrish, 70, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at his home.

He was born February 1, 1953, in Sedalia, MO, a son of the late Philip R. and Dorthy Gene (Lower) Parrish.

He was a man of simple pleasures, who found joy in the company of his family and the tranquility of nature.

He was a devoted father to...

Lanty Ray McGaugh

Lanty Ray McGaugh

Jan 17, 2024

Lanty Ray McGaugh, 63, of Sedalia, passed away, Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. 

He was born on March 7, 1960, in Otterville, MO, a son of Charles Everett McGaugh, Jr. and Lydia Louise Furnell.  On October 20, 2000, he married Kathleen Gardiner Bennett in Dewey, OK.  

Lanty was a 1978 graduate of Bartlesville High School in...

Charles S. Henderson

Charles S. Henderson

Jan 15, 2024

Charles Steven “Pete” “Steve” Henderson, 71, of Smithton, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at his home.

 

He was born September 5, 1952, in Sedalia, son of the late Charles E. “Ted” and Emogene (Willis) Henderson, and Norma Henderson.

 

He was a 1970 graduate of Smithton High School. He was owner/operator of Henderson Concrete Construction.

 

Pete enjoyed...

Annette Marie Barnes

Annette Marie Barnes

Jan 13, 2024

Annette Marie Dudek Barnes, age 58, died unexpectedly in Lee’s Summit, MO, on Saturday, January 13, 2024. She and her husband, Greg, resided primarily in Lee’s Summit, but had since the summer of 2020 spent a majority of time at the residence of her father-in-law, Judge Donald Barnes, in Sedalia.

Marie was born on August 30, 1965, in Detroit, MI....

Shirley M. Coffman

Shirley M. Coffman

Jan 10, 2024

 

Shirley May Coffman, 94, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

She was born August 17, 1929, in DeSoto, daughter of William and Dora (Hercher) Fredrickson.

On May 14, 1950, in Sedalia, she married Tommy L. Coffman, who preceded her in death on October 26, 1993.

Shirley was a 1947 graduate of Smith-Cotton...

Kerry W. Lappat

Kerry W. Lappat

Jan 8, 2024

 

Kerry Wayne Lappat, 60, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at CenterPoint Medical Center in Independence.

He was born January 10, 1963, in Sedalia, son of Cecil G. and Frances M. (Shoemaker) Lappat.

Kerry worked as a carpenter. He had a big heart and would help anybody he could. He loved his family and his dogs, and...

Brenda G. Collins, RN

Brenda G. Collins, RN

Jan 8, 2024

 

Brenda G Collins RN

Brenda G Collins, of Sedalia, Missouri, died Monday, January 8, 2024 at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehab Center. Brenda was born July 26, 1951 to Betty McElroy Yadon and Lee Seiver in Salem, Illinois. On September 29, 1984 in Sedan, Kansas she married the late Alex T Collins. 

Brenda grew up a portion of her...

Christopher D. Franklin Wells

Christopher D. Franklin Wells

Jan 7, 2024

Christopher D. Franklin Wells, 45, of Warrensburg, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Lee's Summit Medical Center. 

He was born April 23, 1978 in Sikeston, MO a son of Farril D. and Barbara Ann (Britton) Wells.  

Christopher was a hard worker and a former member of the Boilermakers Local 83.   He loved his family and enjoyed spending...

Ronald Lee Dillon

Ronald Lee Dillon

Jan 6, 2024

Ronald Lee Dillon, 72, of La Monte, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at his home.

He was born September 20, 1951, in Sedalia, a son of Donald R. and Dorothy N. (Hall) Dillon.

Survivors include his mother, Dorothy Dillon, of Sedalia; two sons, Adam Dillon (Courtenay), of Arvada, CO, and Jeremy Dillon (Teresa), of La Monte; five siblings, Sue...

Ralph Wayne Randall

Ralph Wayne Randall

Jan 3, 2024

Ralph Wayne Randall, 82, of Dresden, passed away January 3, 2024 at his home.

He was born November 15, 1941 in Florence, a son of the late Ralph B. and Georgetta (Homan) Randall. On December 30, 1961, in Sedalia, he was married to Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Stohr, who survives of the home.

He was a member of St. Vincent de...

Mary Ann Holman

Mary Ann Holman

Jan 1, 2024

Mary Ann Holman, 84, of Smithton, passed away, Monday, January 1, 2024 at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove, MO. 

She was born on February 3, 1939 the daughter of George and Emily (Miller) Adams. On August 27, 1960 at Emmett Ave. Baptist Church she married Carl Holman who survives of the home.

Mary Ann was a 1957 graduate of Smithton...

June Marie Flippin

June Marie Flippin

Dec 29, 2023

June Marie Flippin passed away December 29, 2023 at the age of 92 in Clarksville, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her husband Richard Flippin, her granddaughter Dawn Singleton, and her half-sisters Ruth McMillian and Susie Osburn. She is survived by her children: Linda Singleton, Rick Flippin, Rhonda Wilson, and Chuck Flippin; her grandchildren Chris Singleton, Jon Singleton, Charles...

Terry E. White

Terry E. White

Dec 29, 2023

Terry Edward White, 72, of La Monte, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, at his home.

He was born May 26, 1951, in Sedalia, son of William Edward and Jo Etta (Jones) White.

Terry was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served in missile maintenance. He was a Baptist minister for many years and was faithful to the church. His...

Ray D. Combs

Ray D. Combs

Dec 28, 2023

 

On the evening of Thursday, December 28, 2023, Ray Dean Combs left his earthly home to be reunited with the love of his life. It seems he chose her birthday to see her again.

On November 28, 1935, Ray Dean was born in Syracuse, MO at the family home to Charley and Sarah (McNeal) Combs.  He was married to...

Sharrie Faye Shull

Sharrie Faye Shull

Dec 27, 2023

Sharrie Faye Shull, 61, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

She was born July 7, 1962, in Sedalia, a daughter of Morris Leon Shull and Alice Faye (Finch) Kroos.

Sharrie was a 1980 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School and received an AA at State Fair Community College in early childhood development. She was...

Ronald David Williams

Ronald David Williams

Dec 26, 2023

In loving memory of a special husband

Ronald David “Ronnie” Williams

Ronald died December 26, 2023 peacefully at home in Smithton, Missouri, with his family by his side. He was 68 years of age.

Ronald was born November 1, 1955 in Sedalia, Missouri.

On April 21, 1973, Ronnie married his sweetheart, Willy Cook, of Sedalia, Missouri, who survives of the...

Yvonne Fowler

Yvonne Fowler

Dec 26, 2023

 

Yvonne Fowler, 95, of Blue Springs, formerly of Hughesville, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Parkway Senior Living in Blue Springs.

She was born September 16, 1928, in Sedalia, daughter of Noah Claud and Violet Albertha Leiter. She was raised on a farm along with her two brothers.

On November 18, 1951, at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church,...

John Paul Forrest Edwards

John Paul Forrest Edwards

Dec 25, 2023

John Paul Forrest Edwards, 73, of Sedalia, beloved patriarch, beautiful soul, and Vietnam Veteran, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, at his Sedalia home from natural causes.He was born October 30, 1950, in Marietta, GA, a son of Earl and June (Kahrs) Edwards.

John was a graduate of Smithton High School and honorably served in the United States Army...

Harvey W. Goalder

Harvey W. Goalder

Dec 21, 2023

 

Harvey Wray Goalder, 98, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023, at his home.

He was born September 18, 1925, in Madison, son of Edward Green Goalder and Lyda Jane (Shoemaker) Goalder.

On June 16, 1950, in Sedalia, he married Doris Dean (Ransdell), who preceded him in death on December 22, 2020.

Harvey worked in window manufacturing in...

Gordon Eric McFeders

Gordon Eric McFeders

Dec 16, 2023

Gordon Eric “Gordy” McFeders, 60, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

He was born August 26, 1963, in Sedalia, son of Ernest and JoAnn (Robinson) McFeders. He married Glinda Taylor and to this union were born two children, Jordan and Jada.

Gordon lived in Sedalia and attended CC Hubbard School until first grade....

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